Sophie Barker
About Sophie Barker
Sophie Barker is a Programme Content Producer currently working at The Scouts since 2019. She has a diverse background in environmental education and outdoor leadership, with previous roles at various organizations including Go Ape and The Scout Association.
Current Role at The Scouts
Sophie Barker serves as a Programme Content Producer at The Scouts, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for developing and producing engaging content for various scouting programs. Her work focuses on enhancing the educational experiences offered to scouts, ensuring that the programs align with the organization's mission and values.
Previous Experience in Environmental Education
Sophie Barker has a background in environmental education, having worked as a Programme Learning Manager at Kingswood Learning and Leisure Group Ltd from 2017 to 2018. In this role, she focused on delivering educational programs that promote environmental awareness. Additionally, she served as a Countryside Ranger at John O'Conner (GM) Ltd in 2017, where she contributed to the management and conservation of natural spaces.
Experience as an Instructor
Sophie Barker has extensive experience as an instructor in outdoor and adventure activities. She worked at Go Ape as an Instructor from 2011 to 2013 and again in 2014. Additionally, she served as an Instructor at Carlingford Adventure Centre in 2014. Her roles involved guiding participants through various outdoor activities, emphasizing safety and skill development.
Educational Background
Sophie Barker has a solid educational foundation in public services and environmental management. She studied at Lady Lumley's School, achieving GCSE qualifications. She then attended Norton College Sixth Form, where she earned a BTEC National Diploma in Uniformed Public Services. Sophie furthered her education at the University of Cumbria, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Outdoor Leadership, and later completed a Master of Science in Environmental Management for Business at the University of Hertfordshire.
Early Career and Initial Roles
Sophie Barker began her career in childcare as a Nursery Assistant at Busy Bees Nurseries from 2018 to 2019. Earlier, she held a brief position as Deputy Manager at Sense in 2017. Additionally, she worked as a Lead Instructor for The Scout Association from 2014 to 2016, where she developed her skills in leadership and program delivery within the scouting community.